I would definitely swich his litter to something more rabbit friendly, if you haven’t already. As you’ve read, pine and corn cob are both unhealthy for your bun.  Carefresh, Yesterday’s News, Feline Pine, or even wooden stove pellets that aren’t treated with an accelerant are all much better options. You could also try shaking out his hay before you give it to him, sometimes hay dust can get up a bun’s nose and make him sneeze.  Also, any scented products (carpet powders, scented candles) are really bad for your rabbit, too.  Even though you may not use carpet powder in the bunny’s room, it definitely stays in the vacuum. (My roommate uses nasty rose carpet powder that makes both Warren and I sneeze – I just air out my room very well when I use it).

However, he may be sick. Check the insides of his front paws/legs, to see if there are any crusties there.  Also, keep an eye on his nose, and eyes, to see if they are watering.  It is possible for your rabbit to have allergies, but just as possible for him to be sick. If something doesn’t seem right, call your vet at the least, before starting him on any meds. If your vet wants to see him, see if there are any payment plans or such for the visit your vet may be able to work out.

Good luck, and I hope your little guy’s feeling better soon!

The fact that you have not had him long and his nose was a little crusty or wet makes me tend to think this could be an illness as opposed to an irritation or allergy.

I would call your vet and at least talk to them.  If they see bunnies as patients- maybe they have seen some other bunnies from the pet store- and if they have been sick- then you know that Sparty has a good chance of being ill also.  Plus you would probably need to double check the dosage for Sparty as it does vary by weight.  And if you do not have enough left for a full course of treatment- it is just like humans not taking the full course and developing resistance (although Baytril is a “big gun” in antibiotics).

I would cuddle with him in a quiet area and see if you can hear any breathing sounds from him that you have not heard from him before.

Either way- I would at least call your vet- a phone call is free- but piece on mind can be priceless. 

ooo glad you got him in, hopeful the baytril will have him feeling much better!

Better now?

poor little fellow ouch he wasn’t feeling good. well now he will be up and around in no time he is being seen too great job. awe the hot compresses heheee. cute. I bet he is feeling some better arleady

Glad to hear Sparty is recovering well with help from his faithful mum and the care of a vet. That’s great you were able to use the Baytril rather than having to buy more (it can be expensive).